MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in Atlanta, GA

6 hospitals compared. Prices pulled from each hospital's published pricing files, required by federal law.

6
Hospitals
$619
Lowest Price
$810
Highest Price
$191
Max Savings
1.3x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $498 at Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio — $121 less than the cheapest option in Atlanta.

Estimate Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
Grady Memorial HospitalLowest
Grady Health System · Downtown Atlanta
$619 $8,875
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Emory Healthcare · Sandy Springs
$648 $9,265
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
WellStar Health System · Marietta
$651 $9,316
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Northside Hospital · Sandy Springs
$667 $9,550
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Piedmont Healthcare · Buckhead
$704 $10,082
Emory University Hospital
Emory Healthcare · Druid Hills
$810 $11,594
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between Blue Cross Blue Shield and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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